Overview

Students engage with coursework in curriculum theory, instructional leadership, assessment, and organizational change while developing the skills needed to lead improvement efforts in schools, districts and educational organizations.

As part of the School of Education and Human Development, the Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction offers access to faculty with deep expertise in teaching, learning, and educational reform.

Students benefit from a cohort‑based model, applied research experiences, and a dissertation‑in‑practice that addresses authentic challenges in their professional contexts.

Careers

The program at Texas A&M University prepares graduates for leadership roles such as curriculum director, instructional coach, district‑level administrator, professional development leader, or higher‑education practitioner.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Disciplinary Knowledge and Research in Curriculum and Instruction
E-Learning Classroom Management
Qualitative Research Methods in Curriculum and Instruction
Cognition, Culture and Literacies
Program Evaluation in Curriculum and Instruction
Society and Education in World Perspective

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

64 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

College Station, United States

Disciplines

Instructional Design View 20 other PhDs in Instructional Design in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience
Earned master’s degree
Submitted GRE scores
Submit information for at least three professional or academic references (no friends or colleagues) to the electronic reference system attesting to the applicant’s teaching expertise, interpersonal skills and leadership skills.
Writing samples addressing various educational and instructional issues

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20272 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20272 USD / year

≈ 20272 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11472 USD / year

≈ 11472 USD / year

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